He realized not the powerful weapons which Price could wield in the governor and officers of State.
"Robert, you have come back," began Mr.Price, slowly and deliberately, as if he wished to impress what he was about to say more fully on his hearer.

"I have some words of advice to offer, and I trust you will profit by them.

If you fail to, don't blame me." Robert, by a respectful nod, indicated that he was listening, and Mr.
Price went on: "We have reached a period when a great civil revolution seems to be at hand.

Virginia is about to be shaken by an earthquake, to writhe under intestine wars, and it may be necessary for you to take sides.

I warn you to have a care which side you choose, for a mistake means death.